Applicability of This Supplement

This supplement is intended for use by non-capitated physicians, health care professionals, facilities, ancillary care providers and their respective staff. Unless otherwise specified, any references to UnitedHealthcare West in this supplement are intended to apply to any or all of the entities and benefit plans listed below. This information is subject to change.

Capitation is a payment arrangement for health care providers. If you have a capitation agreement with us, you are paid a set amount for each member assigned to you, whether or not that person seeks care. If you have a UnitedHealthcare West capitation agreement with us, this supplement does not apply to you.

Care providers who participate in the listed benefit plans are subject to both the main guide and this supplement. This supplement controls if it conflicts with information in the main guide. If there are additional protocols, policies or procedures online, you will be directed to that location when applicable. For protocols, policies and procedures not referenced in this supplement please refer to appropriate chapter in the main guide.

You can identify a UnitedHealthcare West member by a reference to “West” on the back of their ID card. Information may vary in appearance or location on the card due to unique benefit plan requirements.

Benefit Plans Referenced in this Supplement

We offer a wide range of products and services for employer groups, families and individual members. Benefit plan availability may vary. Contact us for more information about benefit plan availability and service areas where each of these products and supplemental benefits are available. For detailed information by state, click the "+" sign below.

Behavioral health products are provided by U.S. Behavioral Health Plan, California doing business as OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions of California or United Behavioral Health operating under the brand Optum.

MA Special Needs Plans (SNP)

SNPs are part of the MA program. These plans are designed for members with unique health care needs. They offer benefits in addition to those covered under Original Medicare (including Part D prescription drug coverage) and intended to keep the member healthy and as independent as possible. UnitedHealthcare offers two types of MA SNPs within the plans covered by this supplement. These SNPs are currently only available in specific counties in the state of Texas.